Patents by Inventor Richard Buchanan
Richard Buchanan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240081406Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material is provided. The device includes a chamber for receiving a consumable including aerosol-generating material to enable the non-combustible aerosol provision device to generate an aerosol from the aerosol-generating material. The device further includes an adjustment mechanism to allow a user to adjust a dimension of the chamber to allow the chamber to accommodate, one at a time, each of a plurality of consumables having different sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Jeremy CAMPBELL, Matthew WRIGHT, Daniel Anthony WALTON, Andy FINCH, Jon Peter Frederick SPRATLEY, Daniel Thomas AHEARN, Andrew RIchard Buchanan HALKET, Conrad Walker HIGGS, Hielke DE LANGE
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Publication number: 20240081399Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material included in a consumable, the non-combustible aerosol provision device having: a receptacle for receiving the consumable; and an adaptor configured to adapt the non-combustible aerosol provision device by varying an effective length of the receptacle such that each of a plurality consumables of different lengths, which are individually receivable in the receptacle, when received in the receptacle for use, protrude from the non-combustible aerosol provision device by substantially equal amounts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Jeremy CAMPBELL, Andy FINCH, Jon Peter Frederick SPRATLEY, Daniel Thomas AHEARN, Andrew Richard Buchanan HALKET, Pascal TERSTEEG, Arif VEENDIJK
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Publication number: 20240074494Abstract: A non-combustible aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material in a consumable is disclosed. The non-combustible aerosol provision device includes a retention apparatus configured to hold in position, one at a time, each of the plurality of consumables comprising aerosol-generating material of different sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Jeremy CAMPELL, Matthew WRIGHT, Daniel Anthony WALTON, Andy FINCH, Jon Peter Frederick SPRATLEY, Daniel Thomas AHEARN, Andrew Richard Buchanan HALKET, James Garfield PRYOR
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Publication number: 20220312082Abstract: The present disclosure relates to verifying that a content asset is present at a user level. The present disclosure provides video hosting and service (VHS) management systems and methods that can both accurately and timely verify availability of VHS content from multiple content providers using multiple distribution systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Lewis Richard Buchanan, JR., Joshua Kshensky Arensberg
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Patent number: 11399218Abstract: The present disclosure relates to verifying that a content asset is present at a user level. The present disclosure provides video hosting and service (VHS) management systems and methods that can both accurately and timely verify availability of VHS content from multiple content providers using multiple distribution systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2016Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: COMCAST CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLCInventors: Lewis Richard Buchanan, Jr., Joshua Kshensky Arensberg
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Publication number: 20180312359Abstract: Disclosed herein is a feeder that includes a receiver configured to receive a reel of carrier tape having media disposed thereon, a presentation location configured to present media from the reel for a subsequent picking process, a media straightener. The media straightener includes an inlet configured to receive the carrier tape and an outlet configured to expel the carrier tape to the presentation location. The media straightener includes a path located between the inlet and the outlet, the path including a first bend configured to permanently deform the media as the carrier tape moves through the first bend. Further disclosed is a media straightener and a method of straightening media.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Scott C. Proctor, Sean M. Adams, Richard A. Buchanan
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Publication number: 20180077464Abstract: The present disclosure relates to verifying that a content asset is present at a user level. The present disclosure provides video hosting and service (VHS) management systems and methods that can both accurately and timely verify availability of VHS content from multiple content providers using multiple distribution systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Lewis Richard Buchanan, JR., Joshua Kshensky Arensberg
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Patent number: 8813684Abstract: This system for cultivating marine species employs a marine-based array of floating closed-containment tanks composed of panels made of waterproof fiberglass laminate materials and internal buoyant foam-based materials. The panels, connected by flanged struts, form the walls and bottom of the tanks, which are substantially cylindrical in overall shape. The tops of the tanks are open to the atmosphere but are protected from predators via a thick mesh top net. The system also employs a filtration system which utilizes centrifugal water flow and hydraulics to remove sludge and solid matter which is then filtered and transformed into a component for use in garden fertilizers. It also uses an electronic computerized system for monitoring and controlling the marine species rearing environment.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Agrimarine Industries Inc.Inventor: Richard Buchanan
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Publication number: 20130269184Abstract: A vacuum nozzle for a pick and place machine that includes a tip having a portion that is configured to interface with a component, wherein at least the portion of the tip is made of wood. The tip may also be made of a material that is at least one of polar and porous. Further, a method of picking up and placing a light emitting diode includes providing a pick and place machine having a vacuum nozzle, wherein the vacuum nozzle includes a tip having a portion that is configured to interface with a component, wherein at least the portion of the tip is made of a material that is at least one of polar and porous. The method includes picking up the light emitting diode and placing the light emitting diode on an electronic assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: UNIVERSAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATIONInventors: Richard A. Buchanan, Randall S. Cole, Craig C.F. Fahrenkrug
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Publication number: 20110308473Abstract: This system for cultivating marine species employs a marine-based array of floating closed-containment tanks composed of panels made of waterproof fiberglass laminate materials and internal buoyant foam-based materials. The panels, connected by flanged struts, form the walls and bottom of the tanks, which are substantially cylindrical in overall shape. The tops of the tanks are open to the atmosphere but are protected from predators via a thick mesh top net. The system also employs a filtration system which utilizes centrifugal water flow and hydraulics to remove sludge and solid matter which is then filtered and transformed into a component for use in garden fertilizers. It also uses an electronic computerized system for monitoring and controlling the marine species rearing environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2009Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Agrimarine Industries Inc.Inventor: Richard Buchanan
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Patent number: 8052624Abstract: A negative pressure, thermal energy device has an enclosure that receives a patient's body part. The body part is positioned in the enclosure and contacts a thermal energy contacting surface. The thermal energy contacting surface transfers its thermal energy to the body part. While in the enclosure, the body part is also exposed to a negative pressure to cause vasodilation. The combination of the vasodilation and the thermal energy transfer alter the patient's body core temperature. To ensure the body part remains in contact with the thermal contacting surface, the enclosure has a portion thereof that moves when negative pressure is in the enclosure. When the negative pressure is applied, the deforming enclosure material is pulled toward the body part to provide a positive pressure on the body part that ensures the body part effectively contacts the thermal energy contacting surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Richard Buchanan, Greg Pepe, Gerard E. Kedge, Marcus B. Vail
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Patent number: 7793902Abstract: A medical instrument device interconnection system decreases the vibrational effects on a hospital pole. The medical device is contained in a case and the case has a first clamping member, a first biasing apparatus, a second clamping member, a second biasing apparatus, and a pole receiving trench. Each clamping member has a preferred position, an attachment position and a maximum tension position. In the preferred position the respective biasing members position the respective clamping member's distal end as close to each other as possible which inhibits a conventional hospital pole from entering the pole receiving trench. To obtain the maximum tension position, the person positioning the medical instrument device on the hospital pole aligns the pole receiving trench with the hospital pole so the hospital pole contacts the clamping members' exterior surface in the preferred position.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Gaymar Industries, Inc.Inventors: Richard Buchanan, Rob Colonna
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Publication number: 20100106230Abstract: A negative pressure, thermal energy device has an enclosure that receives a patient's body part. The body part is positioned in the enclosure and contacts a thermal energy contacting surface. The thermal energy contacting surface transfers its thermal energy to the body part. While in the enclosure, the body part is also exposed to a negative pressure to cause vasodilation. The combination of the vasodilation and the thermal energy transfer alter the patient's body core temperature. To ensure the body part remains in contact with the thermal contacting surface, the enclosure has a portion thereof that moves when negative pressure is in the enclosure. When the negative pressure is applied, the deforming enclosure material is pulled toward the body part to provide a positive pressure on the body part that ensures the body part effectively contacts the thermal energy contacting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: GAYMAR INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Richard Buchanan, Greg Pepe, Gerard E. Kedge, Marcus B. Vail
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Publication number: 20080281387Abstract: A medical instrument device interconnection system decreases the vibrational effects on a hospital pole. The medical device is contained in a case and the case has a first clamping member, a first biasing apparatus, a second clamping member, a second biasing apparatus, and a pole receiving trench. Each clamping member has a preferred position, an attachment position and a maximum tension position. In the preferred position the respective biasing members position the respective clamping member's distal end as close to each other as possible which inhibits a conventional hospital pole from entering the pole receiving trench. To obtain the maximum tension position, the person positioning the medical instrument device on the hospital pole aligns the pole receiving trench with the hospital pole so the hospital pole contacts the clamping members' exterior surface in the preferred position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: Gaymar Industries, Inc.Inventors: Richard Buchanan, Rob Colonna
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Publication number: 20080277545Abstract: A medical instrument device interconnection system decreases the vibrational effects on a hospital pole. The medical device is contained in a case and the case has a first clamping member, a first biasing apparatus, a second clamping member, a second biasing apparatus, and a pole receiving trench. Each clamping member has a preferred position, an attachment position and a maximum tension position. In the preferred position the respective biasing members position the respective clamping member's distal end as close to each other as possible which inhibits a conventional hospital pole from entering the pole receiving trench. To obtain the maximum tension position, the person positioning the medical instrument device on the hospital pole aligns the pole receiving trench with the hospital pole so the hospital pole contacts the clamping members' exterior surface in the preferred position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Richard Buchanan, Rob Colonna
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Publication number: 20070289067Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a mattress system and a method to decrease pressure applied to a patient. The mattress system has an analyzer that receives the measurements regarding the geometry of the mattress and the pressure of the bladders within the mattress. With that data, the analyzer compares those measurements and transmits a pressure signal to a pressure provider device. In response to the pressure signal, the pressure provider device alters and/or maintains the pressure in the bladders to decrease the chance of bottoming out and/or decrease the pressure applied to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Richard Buchanan, Roland E. Flick
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Patent number: 7290494Abstract: A sewing machine is provided which is capable of sewing reinforcing wire to tubular grafts in order to form stent grafts. A bobbin (which may be seated in a shuttle) carries a bottom thread through the bore of the tubular graft and forms a stitch in combination with a top thread carried on a needle which pierces the graft wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Anson Medical LimitedInventors: Peter Phillips, Adrian Michael Woodward, Andrew Richard Buchanan Halket, Gail Beaton, Carl John Perks, Clive Graham Angel, Timothy Faulkner Frost
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Patent number: 7073456Abstract: A sewing machine is provided which is capable of sewing reinforcing wire to tubular grafts in order to form stent grafts. A bobbin (which may be seated in a shuttle) carries a bottom thread through the bore of the tubular graft and forms a stitch in combination with a top thread carried on a needle which pierces the graft wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2002Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: Anson Medical LimitedInventors: Peter Phillips, Adrian Michael Woodward, Andrew Richard Buchanan Halket, Gail Beaton, Carl John Perks, Clive Graham Angel, Timothy Faulkner Frost
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Patent number: 7065815Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mattress overlay being an inflatable body support formed from a pair of plastic sheets joined together to form a non-inflatable periphery. The non-inflatable periphery defines an air pressurizable chamber therebetween. The chamber provides an air cushion for supporting a person positioned thereatop that dissipates at least pressure to decrease the onset of pressure sores and ulcers. The periphery has a distal end, a proximal end, a first side and a second side. The improvement of the present invention relates to the corner strap system. There is at least one non-inflatable corner strap system that extends from at least one end of the periphery. A center section, at least two side sections positioned on opposite sides of the center section, and a hold down section having at least two elbow-shaped slits or perforations positioned between the center section and each side section form the first non-inflatable corner strap system.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Gaymar Industries, Inc.Inventor: Richard Buchanan
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Publication number: 20050120486Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mattress overlay being an inflatable body support formed from a pair of plastic sheets joined together to form a non-inflatable periphery. The non-inflatable periphery defines an air pressurizable chamber therebetween. The chamber provides an air cushion for supporting a person positioned thereatop that dissipates at least pressure to decrease the onset of pressure sores and ulcers. The periphery has a distal end, a proximal end, a first side and a second side. The improvement of the present invention relates to the corner strap system. There is at least one non-inflatable corner strap system that extends from at least one end of the periphery. A center section, at least two side sections positioned on opposite sides of the center section, and a hold down section having at least two elbow-shaped slits or perforations positioned between the center section and each side section form the first non-inflatable corner strap system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2004Publication date: June 9, 2005Inventor: Richard Buchanan